Personally I wouldnt visit that resort now that I know a croc can jump out of ocean any time. Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful town and an incredible place for a vacation! The sign was mostly in Spanish. A late-night swim turned out to be a nightmare for a California teenager after she was attacked by a crocodile during her vacation in Puerto Vallarta. Newsflash: Mexico is anothee country not part of the USA, even if it has been invaded by US people during the pandemia. We were throwing rocks. This all depends on whether she can get her case into an American court, which will probably not be that difficult in that Marriott secured her business by advertising in the United States. Stupid people do stupid things. On Thursday, March 9th at 4 pm, Enrique, Mexicos President: There is more democracy in Mexico than could exist in the United States, MEXICO CITY (AP) Mexicos president said Tuesday his country is more democratic than the United States. Im obviously no lawyer (and the fact that this took place in Mexico with an American hotel group only complicates it further), but I do have a few thoughts: I dont know where exactly fault lies here. Patti your ignorance is showing and its not cute. It wasn't letting go," Laney said. It is a wonderful bay with gorgeous sandy beaches all around! Not a problem. They can't control creatures in the ocean. In November 2019, a crocodile attacked local fisherman Amadeo Barrera Munoz, 60, biting his head and arm before he fought free. "It didn't want to give up. Pati is in one of Mexico's most popular beach destinations, the beautiful, charming town of Puerto Vallarta. Months after Buhl's recovery, he and. Going for a swim in PV during the middle of the night is just not on the common sense list anyway. @Patti: exactly. With the tug-of-war going nowhere, the rescuers changed tactics. Crocodile attacked American tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta July 29, 2021 3439 A crocodile attacked a young tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta hotel in Jalisco. Well color me shocked a resort in Mexico would have a sign in Spanish. Every summer theres typically at least one attack on a human and its ALWAYS near the shore. Melissa Laurie, 28, was swimming in a lagoon at night with her twin sister Georgia on a beach located about 10 miles from the city of Puerto Escondido, a popular surf resort with British tourists, when the crocodile attacked, grabbing Melissa and dragged her under the water. Most closer to shore are reef or benign types of sharks not interested in humans. Yeah, a not very intelligent girl decided to do a not very sensible thing. The Bay was famous for the huge number of dolphins that were often playing around! There is only one legal recourse and I doubt it will work. Have something to tell us about this article? The incident happened July 18 at the Marriott. Afraid of sharks? Other than that, she is really really lucky. See more about our ethics policies here. World Wildlife Crocodile Nature Mexico. This experience has taught Hummel to be patient with those she'll be treating someday and pick up on nonverbal cues. We were throwing anything we could find, but it wasn't anything big enough.". Perhaps she should not be hanging out on sand at night but I think most people would not be expecting a croc comes out of sea and drag someone into Pacific Ocean. Fortunately Hummel survived and didnt lose any limbs. We are in a culture of doling out maximum sympathy; the victim NEVER has any responsibility. The American Crocodile is far less aggressive than the Nile or Australian crocs but, cmon, this was an Uber Eats delivery that the animal wasnt going to pass up. What do you make of this crocodile incident? You NEVER go swimming late at night in any natural body of water. This story also reinforces why Im terrified of the ocean. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. A witness, Sarah Laney, 34, a high school teacher from St. Louis, was with friends when she heard Hummel's screams and rushed to the beach to find Hummel's friend desperately trying to pull her to safety. A California teenager who was attacked by a crocodile on a Mexican beach is speaking out from her hospital bed. Bora bora is more of my speed just black tip sharks that ignores human. Not Marriotts fault. An 18 year old in Mexico without parents. I was in Port Douglas a few years ago and a tourist woman got killed by a croc by jumping in the water at night the day before we got there. Someone is attacked on your property and you put a Band-Aid on the wound. "Our staff is trained in how to respond to safety matters appropriately. Bottom line. Snakes come out at night as well ! Don't assume someone else will. I don't think the hotel has any control of wild life so I think when we do things like this there's only some personal responsibility of the risks. Saw one sunning on the rocks! This is no one's fault but the girl's; and the parents. Kiana Hummel was enjoying her. Leer en Espaol. The entire Mexican Pacific coast is crocodile habitat, and as tragic as this situation is, nearly all of the blame lies with the victim who foolishly went swimming at midnight in crocodile habitat. Hummel wants to major in kinesiology with hopes of becoming an occupational therapist someday, meaning these upcoming weeks in the hospital will amount to a measure of unwanted training. July 21, 2022 / 5:34 PM / CBS/AP. It's terrible what happened, but SO NOT on the Marriott. She's lucky that she's still around to whine and complain that it's someone else's fault that she's a dumbass. It was the ABC network that announced that the victim was identified as Kiana Hummel, who reported that the attack took place at midnight while she was [] "That call could have been a totally different call.". I agree that Marriott should have been more vigilant in warning guests, as you note. We have a friend who use to love to take early morning walks on the beaches next to the Marina, but she stopped doing that because of the Crock danger even in the early morning hours. We lived in Puerto Vallarta for a while in the marina area (where the Marriott is located). T wo U.S. tourists were attacked by a crocodile at a resort in Mexico after going for a late-night swim. "We review our plans and procedures often and work closely with the appropriate authorities on an ongoing basis. Instead a Marriott spokesperson released the following statement about the incident: The safety and security of our guests and associates are our top priority, and we can confirm that appropriate signage, as well as night patrolling and red flags were and are properly in place. Absolutely, the hotel doesn't own the sea and not responsible for teaching its guests common sense. It is still and independent country with its own language. Typical American response - who can I blame and Sue for a complete act of nature. Presumably the hotel knew that this risk existed (even if these kinds of attacks are rare), and it seems like more should have done than just having a lit-up sign that no one would read in the dark. A late night swim in the ocean in the dark is extremly careless, most sea animals are active by night. Victim: See, see, see, Look at my wound (In English because in panic you could do that when English is your first language) Been swimming with them for years. It would have definitely been more expensive in the US, or would have not been admitted at all without insurance. President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obradors testy comments came after U.S. officials took note of heated public debate in Mexico over Lpez Obradors recently approved electoral reforms, which critics allege could weaken Mexicos democracy. My Market Kitchen Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. Better to blame the others. It was my sister and her Gfriend and she was not in the water I have photos of where they where and NO signs where there. . The criticism of Marriott seems to be (1) the sign and (2) time it took to get an ambulance. Hummel's mother, Ariana Martinez, learned of the attack over Facetime from her home. Around 800 miles southeast along the pacific coast of Mexico, a crocodile attacked a 28-year-old British woman in June of last year, who was swimming in the Manialtepec lagoon outside of. Marriott cant post huge signs warning of crocodiles just because of 1 attack in 5 years. Hummel had extensive muscle and tissue damage down to the bone, but she did not lose any limbs and is currently unable to walk. The scary incident unfolded at a Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. Hummel's friend and four good Samaritans fought the reptile to a draw before a hotel employee, armed with a hunk of wood, struck the crocodile. Doctors say she will have a full recovery, but it will take time. Ever," Laney said. Insane. "I can't stop thinking about it. As for (1), English might be helpful, but that picture of a croc that is clearly on the sign would have more effect on me than words. Delaying treatment - if true - is where Marriott takes the blame. There is just not enough people around to help you if you are drowning, unconscious, etc.. Also the visibility is so restricted that if you manage to yelp for help, they night not see you when scanning around. IMHO signs are plentiful. July 22, 2022 10:52 AM. Once it did, Martinez said the hospital demanded she pay thousands of dollars before giving any treatment. This all depends on whether she can get her case into an American court, which will probably not be that difficult in that Marriott secured her business by advertising in the United States. The teen is expected to make a full recovery, though it'll be a long journey to get to that point. Midnight swimming in a foreign country seems pretty unwise to me. Outside of banner ads published through the Boarding Area network, this compensation does not impact how and where products appear on this site. Kiana Hummel and her friend were staying at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta when they decided. 2 Hummel was able to fight off the 12-foot-long crocodile Credit: Twitter I cant see how this is Marriotts fault in any way, unless of course, they put the crocodiles in the river ?!?. This long road to recovery beats what could have been any number of devastating alternatives, her mother Ariana Martinez said. She. A TEEN is lucky to be alive after she fought off a 12-foot-long crocodile while swimming in Mexico. Hummel said she remained calm even as she got dragged under the water. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.". I was in hyde Crazy stuff happens especially on vacation. El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary in Nuevo Vallarta, just 15 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta PVR airport. Sorry, that doesn't cut it. Jul 29, 2021, 5:00 AM. However there might be a case in regards to the delay in her getting an ambulance. And since English is an international language, not only having signs for the myriad foreign tourists in English would make sense, but having signs posted in the lobby and something in the room. Watch on. 1. Following the incident, the hotel allegedly set up chains around the beach at night, so guests are warned of the risks of swimming. She got on the next flight from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta. It could go something like this The reforms would cut spending, First migrant caravan of the year left southern Mexico with a thousand people heading to the US, Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) On Tuesday, February 28, the first migrant caravan of mostly Central Americans left the southern border of Mexico with approximately a thousand people heading to the United States, despite the new immigration restrictions applied in the country. That was really bad. Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico's Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. People apparently did not play the video. California 18-year-old Kiana Hummel was attacked by a 12-foot-long crocodile while vacationing at a Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. So it must be the Americans that brought them there. Darwinism seems to be failing these days. The sea is full of animals, some of them beging aggressive, poisonous or dangerous to humans. Crocks have also been spotted recently in the ocean at Los Muertes beach in old town in broad daylight. She was going towards the water and the crocodile ran ashore and dragged her in. Jimmy Partington at Guadalupe and Rodney Fox in Australia. She and her friends ran to help. Hummel told ABC7 that they hadnt even entered the water when the crocodile emerged, grabbed her by the right leg, and pushed her into the water. "I don't think I would have gotten out" without them. "extensive muscle and never damage". IE 11 is not supported. The river crocodile is a constant companion in Puerto Vallarta once very abundant in the whole area, is now found mostly in the El Salado Estuary, find out more Absolutely no one should ever go swimming at night, in an unfamiliar resort. She only received medical attention four hours later, and when she arrived at the hospital, she was forced to pre-pay thousands of dollars before being helped. "I'm on the phone with her, she's yelling, 'Get me an ambulance, get me an ambulance to the hospital,'" Martinez recalled of her daughter. So American, we are Americans and therefore the world revolves around us and signs must have neon borders, in bright colored print, in English, with diagrams or we will sue. Do you expect a French based company with a store in America to have all their signs in French? Maybe the tamerican ourist was a fatty one like the norm and the croc thought was a seal. It's one thing if you've swam in some body of water you're familiar with and you "do it all the time" then sure I'd understand the lack of having your guard up. It's not like she went into the hotel pool! The events occurred shortly after 10:00 am on Thursday, at the corner of Avenida de Los Grandes Lagos and Ro Papaloapan, in the residential area of Fluvial Vallarta, about 100 meters, Singing Sensation, Enrique de Allende scheduled to perform at Incanto Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) Mexican singing sensation, Enrique de Allende will offer 2 concerts in early March at Incanto Vallarta. We encourage all guests to be vigilant for their safety.. The hotel doesn't own the ocean and unless they somehow forced her to do a night swim I don't see how they should he held liable for her getting attacked, this to me comes down to personal responsibility and common sense. Crocodiles are skilled hunters, and not many live to tell the tale after an attack by a 12 foot crocodile. The attack happened just before midnight at the Marriott resort in Puerto Vallarta. I turn around and I saw 1 lone horse charging towards a mess of people including me. Regardless of the signage, it sounds like she was sitting on the beach at night, which I'm sure we've all done before. Not surprised. Please dont write these biased sensationalist All American posts. Signs in Spanish (in Mexico!) The owner of the company, Vanessa Cole, lived in Puerto Vallarta for 10 years and Cancun for 2 years. Common sense seems to be an exceedingly rare virtue these days.. That makes no sense. So while its rare that crocodiles attack humans in the ocean, it can happen. They said he took a picture of the crocodile. A crocodile attacked a young tourist at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta hotel in Jalisco. Do we really want to have signs in all kind of languages on every beach? I believe the Westin and Marriott, which are separated by a few blocks, are both Marriott-managed. Good fing luck suing in Mexico and stay the f home if you can't deal with foreign languages or use common sense. Hummels quick thinking and calm after the attack saved her life. 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